Faith That Sees (+Carolfest info!)
Good morning, Immanuel. God can give us eyes to see the beauty and worth of Jesus today.
“By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward” (Hebrews 11:24-26).
The gift of faith is the spiritual capacity to peer beyond the superficial to see the beauty and worth of Jesus.
Why did Moses refuse an identity that would have given him access to power, pleasure, and wealth? Why did he choose to identify with the people of God and suffer mistreatment instead? The answer is that Moses walked by faith, not a blind leap of faith, hoping for the best outcome. But Moses walked by a seeing faith. On the surface, it would appear as if the power and pleasure of Egypt were the supreme rewards. But on second glance, through the eyes of faith, Moses could look beyond that to see a greater and better reward in God. Faith was the spiritual capacity to peer beyond the superficial to see that there was more to gain by suffering with Christ than “winning” without him.
Dear believer, your faith is not blind hope but the gift of sight to see the incomparable beauty of Jesus. Now, we behold Him as we hear and receive the gospel message. One day, we will all see Him face to face, and on that day, our joy will be complete as we lovingly behold the One who first loved us!
CAROLFEST is coming up on Friday, December 8th! Doors open at 5:30 pm with hot cocoa, hot cider, and hot dogs in the courtyard. We will also be hosting our 2nd Annual Kids Carolfest Cookie Contest! Last year, we had a blast, with hundreds of cookies made and consumed. The kids enjoyed honing their cookie-baking skills, and we all enjoyed a shot of sugary bliss. So, this year, our Kids Carolfest Cookie Contest is returning for round two, and you are welcome to enter.
Who: Any child or student at Immanuel
What: at least 1 dozen cookies each
When: Friday, December 8th at 5:30 pm
Where: Immanuel Cafe
How: Sign up here!
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Praise God!